About This Plant
The various shades of pink plus the tubular flowers make this a true hummingbird—and butterfly—magnet, and it spreads via rhizomes and self-seeding. Purplish spots and/or streaks along the main stem are a key identifying characteristic of this phlox. Deer, rabbits, and other mammals will eat it, so fence it or plant it among unsavory plants to protect it. Sometimes confused for the non-native "Dame's rocket," the flowers of phlox have five petals, whereas Dame's rocket has four.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Wild Sweet William sometimes has issues with powdery mildew, root rot, and spider mites, and for these reasons, overhead watering should be avoided.
Alternate Names
Meadow Phlox, Speckled Phlox, Spotted Phlox
